Competitors hit the water at the start of one of the swimming races at Shelly Beach before crossing the finish line on Manly's foreshore in the 33rd year of the event. Photo: Katherine Griffiths From left: Swimmers sets off; winners collect their prizes; jostling for position and 5km winner, Trent Grimsey. Photos: Dallas Kilponnen/Damian Shaw/Katherine Griffiths

SMH NEWS COLE CLASSIC SWIMCompetitors hit the water during one of the many starts for swimmers in the 2016 Cole Classic at Shelly Beach in Manly. 7th February 2016Photograph Dallas Kilponen